I'm happy to announce that bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Steve
Morse Band, John Petrucci, Vinnie Moore and Planet X) will be joining
us on our upcoming "Super Colossal Tour". Check out his site at
http://www.davelarue.com/. Dave is a monster player and I look
forward to his sound and fury! After walking the boards with him
during our last G3 tour of Japan, all of us, including Matt, thought
Dave would be a fantastic addition to the band. Matt has decided
to devote his life to beat poetry and further study at the Lum Lum
sanctuary... really.

The US tour, starting April 1st with our old friend Eric Johnson
opening, is coming together courtesy of Wayne Forte at Entourage
Talent, look for dates on this site soon. We will start putting
together a show around the beginning of March. Suggestions for the
set list are always welcome, but we will be leaning towards quite
a bit of new material from "Super Colossal" as well.

Jon will shoot some rehearsal footage for the site so you can see
what we're planning on bringing to the stage. After the N. American
shows we are hoping to bring the tour to Europe and later in the
year to Mexico , S. America and Down Under

More news to come... Joe

"SUPER COLOSSAL": NEW ALBUM, PODCAST, AND MORE

Joe's 10th studio album, "Super Colossal", hits the streets on March 14th
and boy have we got some cool stuff to keep you excited until then.

SUPER COLOSSAL PODCAST

First off, from now until the release date we've got a SUPER
COLOSSAL PODCAST with 3 episodes weekly (Mon/Wed/Fri) in both
Video and Audio. Joe talks a little bit about each song and
then you hear a sample along with seeing some exclusive artwork
from Joe's personal sketchbook. You can subscribe (with iTunes
or your favorite podcast viewer) and automatically get informed
each time a new episode airs. Even if you don't, you can still
check 'em out just by clicking on the links on the page. Details
and links here:

You can also search on "satriani" in iTunes and subscribe from
there-- also look for it featured in iTunes' "New & Notable"
section of the Podcasts directory starting Wednesday! If that's
simply too hard, here's quick links for ya:

Starting Monday, Feb 20th you'll also be able to stream the
first single and title track, "Super Colossal" in its entirety
from the site. It will be available from the main discography
page, which also includes track listing and album credits:

A few days after the album has been released, we'll also be
presenting it as a (streaming only) listening party combined
with each song introduction from the podcasts. We'll also
be including a special feature from rehearsal for the new
tour, and maybe even a little special something from the
release day party/event!

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM TODAY

You can pre-order your copy of the album online today! For a
limited time only, get an autographed copy of the CD booklet
when you purchase from the Sony Store (see the site for details
and availability).

As part of the NAMM WEBCAST CONTEST (see below), an autographed
copy of SUPER COLOSSAL can be yours! Check later in this newsletter
for details on how to enter.

TOUR + PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGES

As is usually the case with a new album, a new tour is also coming
your way! The Super Colossal Tour 2006 starts April 1st in Denver
and travels around the US and then plans are under way for a trip
to Europe, Mexico, South America and Down Under.

Because of the great response we've had from the premium ticket
packages so far, we're once again offering them, but have bumped
things up a bit to make it even more exciting! Check out the details
and links below this list of confirmed dates.

Mar 15 Wed ROCKLINE! Joe is on the 2nd half, around 9:15pm PST (12:15am EST)
http://www.rocklineradio.com/ for local stations and call-in info

Package includes One Reserved Ticket within the first 6 rows,
an exclusive Platinum T-shirt, a VIP Laminate, Joe's signature
Guitar Pick, an On Stage Tour of Joe's Guitar World and Photo
with his guitar, and a Meet and Greet and Photo with Joe Satriani.
Two lucky guests will be brought back onstage to watch the
show's encore from the side of the stage!

Package includes One General Admission Ticket, Early Access to
the venue*, an exclusive Platinum T-shirt, a VIP Laminate, Joe's
signature Guitar Pick, an On Stage Tour of Joe's Guitar World
and Photo with his guitar, and a Meet and Greet and Photo with
Joe Satriani. Two lucky guests will be brought back onstage to
watch the show's encore from the side of the stage! *Note: We
do not guarantee or imply any preferential treatment on where
you will be able to view the show.

Joe is proud to announce the launch of a brand line of signature straps
and picks featuring his own original artwork. To celebrate the occasion,
PlanetWaves/D'Addario threw a swank industry-fueled private cocktail
party at NAMM in January. You may not have been able to get in, but now
it doesn't matter because we're bringing it to you in a webcast that
launches FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th!

The Webcast features:

* Video introduction from Joe
* Full 30-minute performance of some of Joe's faves
* Photo gallery
* Behind The Scenes featurette on how the Straps & Picks came to be
* $400 PRIZE PACKAGE CONTEST
* Immediate gratification links to buy the gear

I know -- you're saying "$400 prize package!! Tell me more!" so here
is a list of what you can win. To enter simply log into your SATRIANI.COM
account and answer the poll question on the webcast site. Winners will
be drawn randomly on Mar 14th and notified via email.

i'm pleased as punch to announce the NAMM webcast is now live, as is the 2nd episode of the podcast profiling "Just Like Lightnin'", the second track off of Joe's new album, Super Colossal. links are on the home page as well as below:

super colossal podcast up!we're happy to announce that today is the first episode of the brand new SUPER COLOSSAL PODCAST! this is a series of 13 episodes where joe talks a bit about each song on the new album-- each episode includes a sample of the song and the video version also includes more exclusive art from joe's sketch book. click on the link on the home page and check it out!

we're happy to be the first to announce the first batch of dates for the upcoming SUPER COLOSSAL US tour, that starts april 1st! we are once again offering premium ticket packages, but we've revamped 'em to make them even cooler-- 2 lucky folks will be selected from each night's platinum ticket holders to GO ON STAGE to watch the encore from the side of the stage! check out the full details over in the road section!

we've also set a launch date of next FRI, FEB 17 for the exclusive NAMM private show performance webcast. check out this special 30 minute performance celebrating the launch of joe's new planet waves signature line of picks and straps, plus enter to win one of the $400 contest prize packages! also included is a photo gallery, a special video feature on how the straps/picks came to be, and a personal introduction by joe.

I'm happy to announce that bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Steve
Morse Band, John Petrucci, Vinnie Moore and Planet X) will be joining
us on our upcoming "Super Colossal Tour". Check out his site at
http://www.davelarue.com/. Dave is a monster player and I look
forward to his sound and fury! After walking the boards with him during
our last G3 tour of Japan, all of us, including Matt, thought Dave
would be a fantastic addition to the band. Matt has decided to devote his
life to beat poetry and further study at the Lum Lum sanctuary... really.

The US tour, starting April 1st with our old friend Eric Johnson opening, is
coming together courtesy of Wayne Forte at Entourage Talent, look for dates on this site soon. We will start putting together a show around the beginning of March. Suggestions for the set list are always welcome, but we will be leaning towards quite a bit of new material from "Super Colossal" as well.

And, at the Henry Fonda Theater in LA on February 24, jamming with the band Particle for a few songs.

Jon will shoot some rehearsal footage for the site so you can see what
we're planning on bringing to the stage. After the N. American shows we are hoping to bring the tour to Europe and later in the year to Mexico , S.
America and Down Under

joe hinted at this a while back, and we're happy to announce that the first of two new JS signature products are hitting the streets! joe's done some original artwork and teamed up with planet waves to bring some great straps and picks to y'all.

as if that wasn't enough of a holiday gift, we're going to bring you to the exclusive launch gig with a webcast that will air in early february. more news on that as it gets closer!

follow the links on the home page to check out what they look like. i've also included the std press-release from planet waves below.

JS Signature Straps and Picks from Planet Waves

Planet Waves, in collaboration with Joe Satriani, have announced the release of the JS signature strap and pick collection, inspired by Joe’s artwork, and his famous guitars. For the first time ever, fans can take home artwork from Joe’s personal sketchbooks, permanently woven into pro-quality guitar straps and printed onto celluloid picks.

"I am very excited about the launch of the JS/Planet Waves line featuring straps and picks with original artwork. They look cool and work great,” says Joe. “On stage and in the studio I've been using D'Addario's magnificent strings for decades—they are simply the best. Together, Planet Waves and D'Addario make fantastic tools for musicians and I'm proud to contribute their product line."

The JS strap collection features 5 straps, with names like “Up in Flames” and “Souls of Distortion.” The picks are available in black with silver printing or white with black printing in thin, medium and heavy (Joe’s favorite) gauges. Each 10-pack of picks includes 10 different picks, each with a different original sketch. Rumor has it, Joe and Planet Waves are cooking up some other new gear inventions for release this summer!

Joe and Planet Waves will officially launch the line at the Anaheim NAMM show at a private concert event during the show. The great news is, the concert will be Web-cast for Joe’s fans here at Satriani.com in early February! Stay tuned to the site for more details.

Joe will also appear at the Planet Waves/D’Addario booth #4834 in Hall C of the Anaheim NAMM show on Saturday, January 21 at 1:30 PM.

G3 Live In Tokyo in Theatres!that's right-- folks in some lucky cities around the US can snatch up tickets to see the new DVD in a special 5.1 surround mixed JUST for theateres. click on the album on the home page for more details and pre-order your copy today!

as joe prepares to go into the studio for the next album you may be wondering how you'll get your joe fix until the new album is done... well we've got just the ticket for you, especially if your a video game fan.

joe has wrote and recorded 42 original pieces of soundtrack music for the electronic artists' game NASCAR 06. there are both full songs and also shorter background loops. here's a link that talks about joe's involvement. pick up a copy at your favorite store and check it out!

we're excited to announce that the CD and DVD releases of the Tokyo G3 show on May 8th! it features Joe with Steve Vai, and John Petrucci and is available as a DVD or a double-disc CD. tracks included are:

John Petrucci
Glasgow Kiss
Damage Control

Steve Vai
The Audience Is Listening
Building The Church
K'm-Pee-Du-Wee

Joe Satriani
Up In Flames
Searching
War

The G3 Jam
Foxey Lady
La Grange
Smoke On The Water

it's over 90 minutes of music and the DVD also includes bonus soundcheck footage!

as usual, in the coming weeks we'll have some special contests and audio and video previews for you to check out :}

Les Paul's 90th Birthday PartyI just got back from Les Paul's 90th birthday party at Carnegie Hall, NYC. It featured a host of great players including Les himself, and was a great night filled with amazing performances. I'll get some photos up a soon as I can. Happy Birthday Les!
Joe

JSX LiveIt seems there are questions about my live amp set up, here it is: JS1000's into a pedal board, old school style, with: 535 wah, RMC custom wah, Boss Harmony Machine, Boss DS-1, Barber Burn Unit, Fulltone Ultimate Octave, Fulltone, Deja Vibe, Digitech Whammy, Boss DE-2. On to the front of a JSX head, high input, by Mike offstage. Mike actually has two heads stacked and ready to switch in case of unforseen problems. I have two delays running in the effects loop as well. A single JSX head powers 2 JSX 4x12 bottoms. Sitting on top of those heads are 2 more JSX back-ups, plugged in, turned on, but, not running any speaker cabs. Sometimes, space permitting, we put a third cabinet on stage. We travel with four. Those of you who have been part of the Platinum package groups have seen this set up when attending sound check and have had a walk on stage. This a mono set up. When out of the USA I use local Peavey JSX gear. Here in Mumbai, where I am today, I will use a local JSX amp and speakers, and leave it here in India when the tour is over. It's a dream come true to have my signature series gear meet me whever I am in the world and always sound so great. Much love to my Peavey buddies(:?)... Joe

you've probably noticed the big new image on the home page about the webcast, so click on it and go check it out! included is a 2-hour show, a special look at the Peavey JSX amp with Joe, SATRIANI.COM contest-winner Austin Lewis III's interview with Joe, and a sweet little photo gallery to top it off!

yes, you will need quicktime (version 6 or 7) to watch it, and there are links to download for both Mac and Windows if you need to install. it'll be up for a month or two, so there's plenty of time to get configured, if needed.

we finally got some details on the tickets for the series of shows in india. check the road page for details!

also, we're only a few days away from the launch of the new webcast! it features a 2-hour show, a special bit with joe and his JSX amp, and of course the contest-winner Austin expertly handling his interview with Joe! it'll all be here on the 1st...